Rebecca Hamm

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Some poetry is universal: we all know the <b>Robert Frost poem</b> about the road not taken; <b>Shel Silverstein</b> was a straight-up guru; <b>Dr. Seuss</b> was either a genius or tripping on acid or both; and chances are you're familiar with good ol' <b>William Shakespeare</b>, even if you hated having to act out scenes from …

At first glance, the panini is a pretty basic creation. It's essentially a sandwich, but grilled on a <b>panini press</b> that toasts the slices of bread and warms the ingredients within. But the panini has a certain <i>je ne sais quoi</i> that the <b>boring old sandwich</b> or <b>the grilled cheese</b>, its less classy cousin, …

Weekdays are busy. They're also really long. And even though we all have to eat, making dinner at the end of a workday is the last thing we want to do. Right? If you're nodding your head in agreement, we have good news: We have found a simple dinner option. Let us introduce you to our new favorite …

Valentine's Day is upon us. That day of love, of togetherness, of romance. Unless, of course, you are single. Then it's the time of “gag me with a NON-CHOCOLATE-covered spoon.” But why not take Valentine's Day as an opportunity to make like Donna and Tom from Parks and Recreation and treat yo self? …

Eat sticky buns, eggs Benedict, pancakes, or quiche in moderation. (Mimosas optional.)<p>Christmas breakfast is a dangerous game. You don't want to fill up before the enormous dinner coming ahead, but you get hungry while slaving over the stove (and oven) all day. Let us solve the problem: Pick easy, …

You don't need a blow torch, a breathalyzer or a $460,000 bottle of whiskey to impress your friends with some boozy wizardry. All you need is some vodka, a shaker and a couple of unexpected ingredients (like cabbage juice and baking soda) to make magic happen. Check out these three recipes anyone …

Try one of these comforting chicken soups, from classic chicken noodle to khao soi.<p><b>Like sweaters, chicken soup is a warm, wintry comfort.</b> Chicken soup, however, is infinitely tastier. Check out our wildly different takes on chicken soup in the slideshow, and decide which style you're going for …

Let me start this lengthy guide with a very simple, but often overlooked, tip: don't ever serve buttercream—any kind of buttercream—cold. Don't do it! Why? Because cold buttercream is very, very firm, which makes it way less creamy and a whole lot more like you're just eating sweet cold butter. So …

<i>These cookie dough brownies are a treat that you can't beat! Who doesn't love eating eggless cookie dough, especially when it's on a fudgy brownie!</i><p>I'm pretty sure that my main reason for baking so much is the raw cookie dough/brownie batter/pie crust.<p>Why does food taste so much more decadent and …

Gin is a master of disguise. The clean, botanical tones of the clear spirit appear to take a backseat to more dominant flavors--but without gin, a cocktail's overall luster would be lost.<p>To truly appreciate the magic of gin's undercover effect, try five cocktails that pair the spirit with …

Ginger is an all-mighty plant. Studies have shown the fragrant, spicy root can help reduce the pain of arthritis, treat motion sickness and relieve cold and flu symptoms. It's basically winter's antidote; it fights the season's impending sniffles like garlic fights vampires.<p>Ginger has been praised …

Braised meat, slow-simmered sauces, and plenty of cheese—it's all here in these cozy pasta dishes.<p><b>We'll eat pasta any time of year</b>, but winter pasta dishes are especially satisfying. Braised meats, slow-simmered sauces, and plenty of cheese: It's all here, in these 16 pasta dishes perfect for …

We'll always love a good kale salad—here are some really great ones.<p><b>We know, we know: kale salad is like, so last year.</b> But we just can't seem to quit it. And why should we? A kale salad is healthy, easy to make, and gosh darn it, it's delicious. Browse these recipes and remind yourself why kale …

OMG the relatives are coming! While you're trying to figure out how you got stuck with hosting again, mix up a cocktail and relax. And just be thankful its once a year. But if Uncle Bob is coming, you'd better make a pitcher-full.<p>Here are some tasty cocktails that have seasonal touches from happy …

Squash is an iconic feature of the fall kitchen—your local grocery store is probably overflowing right now with fat pumpkins, butternut squash, and perhaps a few more esoteric varieties, like <i>kabocha</i>. Despite its seasonality and symbolism, squash isn't prominent in too many classic Thanksgiving …